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FD54 OVX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

101,954 mi
Last recorded101,954 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 OVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 101,954 miles

Engine Under tray and Underbody Tray Fitted

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension Corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2024 97,730 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated sticking (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 92,808 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 86,941 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 79,810 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 79,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2020 69,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 62,028 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 55,030 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 47,920 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 41,253 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 41,253 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 34,414 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jul 2015 34,414 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2014 32,640 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2013 30,217 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing on edges

Pass 16 Nov 2012 27,419 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 24,570 miles

Front Brake Discs Rusty On Inner Edges

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/F Tyre wearing On Outer Edge

Fail 28 Nov 2011 24,570 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake Discs Rusty On Inner Edges

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/F Tyre wearing On Outer Edge

Pass 19 Nov 2010 21,472 miles

inner edge of front brake discs pitted

Fail 19 Nov 2010 21,471 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

inner edge of front brake discs pitted

Pass 24 Nov 2009 19,241 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 16,930 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Nov 2008 16,891 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 13,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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FD54 OVX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FD54 OVX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FD54 OVX registered?

FD54 OVX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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The MOT history for FD54 OVX shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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